March FA Attrition

[TWAnr]

just a quick question:
does amr fear a recall because to do so would lead to a rush of retirements that would include retiree medical expenses? what I mean is this - if I am retirement age and furloughed I would want to be recalled so I could retire and have medical benefits. is this why the company is dragging their feet or are they planning to downsize further ie through summer 2008?

Flights attendants can retire from furlough so long as they meet the minimum age requirement (55) and have fifteen years of service (TWA time counts for this purpose, but not for pension calculation). They do not need to be recalled in order to be eligible for pass and medical benefits.

 

[mwa]

THX - that is what I wanted to know.